When developing a new bike Rocky wants to know where it stands relative to other models and the competition. To do this, they’ve developed stiffness tests to get a clear benchmark. Here you see a 2012 Element RSL prototype frame that’s having its BB stiffness measuredJason Sumner

The more modern look of the BC Bike Race jersey. In 2011, Rocky Mountain was one of the popular event’s primary sponsorsJason Sumner

Chainstays of all shapes and sizesJason Sumner

This fatigue testing machine allows Rocky Mountain to prototype faster. By putting frame iterations through their paces, engineers can tell where a bike is going to fatigue or fail, and then alter the design as necessaryJason Sumner